The Peanut Gallery
on Foreign Affairs:
A so-called “American” bill is under debate in the Foreign Affairs committee. The bill, if passed, will have the federal government provide a “dollar to dollar” match of funds donated by private charities of up to three hundred million dollars. A subcommittee would be set up to investigate the places where this foreign aid is being allocated.
There is no cap on the amount of money that can be donated by the charities; the $300 million cap only applies to the amount that the federal government will match. This bill would allow a more diverse group to be involved in the effort of allocating funds, instead of placing this power solely in the hands of a few executives in Washington.
Where is the future of America's foreign aid headed? “I see our foreign aid quadrupling, increasing, going crazy...pigs will fly,” representative Judy Biggert (R-IL) enthusiastically commented. Biggert also added that the Democrats are embracing the proposed cooperation with private sectors.
The future of foreign aid has a distinct path in the eyes of the Red Cross. During session today, the Red Cross urged for naval support, medical services, and food supplies to be sent to Indonesia after the recent earthquake. The Red Cross has also urged for the U.S. to use its strength in foreign relations to get the other countries to provide aid. Long term efforts of the United States will centralize around strengthening the infrastructure of Sumatra and dealing with the cancerous effects of the volcanic ash.
A so-called “American” bill is under debate in the Foreign Affairs committee. The bill, if passed, will have the federal government provide a “dollar to dollar” match of funds donated by private charities of up to three hundred million dollars. A subcommittee would be set up to investigate the places where this foreign aid is being allocated.
There is no cap on the amount of money that can be donated by the charities; the $300 million cap only applies to the amount that the federal government will match. This bill would allow a more diverse group to be involved in the effort of allocating funds, instead of placing this power solely in the hands of a few executives in Washington.
Where is the future of America's foreign aid headed? “I see our foreign aid quadrupling, increasing, going crazy...pigs will fly,” representative Judy Biggert (R-IL) enthusiastically commented. Biggert also added that the Democrats are embracing the proposed cooperation with private sectors.
The future of foreign aid has a distinct path in the eyes of the Red Cross. During session today, the Red Cross urged for naval support, medical services, and food supplies to be sent to Indonesia after the recent earthquake. The Red Cross has also urged for the U.S. to use its strength in foreign relations to get the other countries to provide aid. Long term efforts of the United States will centralize around strengthening the infrastructure of Sumatra and dealing with the cancerous effects of the volcanic ash.
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